Laika’s New Collaboration Unveils Early Look at Upcoming Movie
Stop-motion animation studio Laika, known for their unique films, is marking its 20th anniversary with a special project in partnership with publisher Rizzoli Universe. This collaboration will produce a series of art books celebrating Laika’s creative journey and offering exclusive insights into their film productions.
Upcoming Book Releases
- Laika: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory – This comprehensive volume, set to launch on March 10, 2026, chronicles the full history of Laika from its debut film Coraline to the forthcoming Wildwood. Written by Ozzy Inguanzo, it explores the studio’s archives and offers a detailed look at their two decades of innovative animation.
- The Art of Wildwood – Scheduled for fall 2026, this book provides an in-depth behind-the-scenes view of Laika’s next feature, Wildwood.
- A book focused on Coraline, Laika’s first feature film, is also planned.
Non-Book Projects
Alongside the books, Laika and Rizzoli Universe will release two tarot decks inspired by their films:
- The Coraline Oracle Deck and Guidebook – Featuring original art influenced by Coraline, this tarot deck will debut in fall 2026.
“Laika: The Magic Behind a Stop-Motion Dream Factory: Two Decades of Groundbreaking Animation from Coraline to Wildwood”
This collection promises unprecedented access to the studio’s creative process and its remarkable stop-motion artistry.
Author’s summary: Laika's 20th anniversary collaboration with Rizzoli brings exclusive books and tarot decks that celebrate the studio's groundbreaking stop-motion films from Coraline to the upcoming Wildwood.